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Rich, spicy Turkish meze made with strained yogurt, hot peppers, and butter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Hot atom meze (40 g) has 73 calories. That works out to 182 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.9 g of carbs, 2.2 g of protein, 6.3 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 7.2 mg of Vitamin C covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 40 g
73
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
1.9g
· 1% DV
Protein
2.2g
· 4% DV
Fat
6.3g
· 8% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 10% · Protein 12% · Fat 78%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 73 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.3 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.64 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 128 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.9 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 40 g | 73 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 36 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 109 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 70 g | 127 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (large) | 80 g | 146 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 182 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 218 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 218 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 240 g | 437 kcal |
Calculated from 182 calories per 100 g.
Hot atom meze is a Turkish yogurt dip topped with hot peppers cooked in butter. Its signature contrast is cool, thick strained yogurt against a spicy, buttery topping.
Hot atom meze is mainly made with strained yogurt, hot peppers, and butter. Some versions add garlic or use different kinds of chili, but the yogurt and spicy butter topping define the dish.
Spread strained yogurt in a serving dish, then briefly cook hot peppers in butter and spoon the mixture over the top. Keep the butter from smoking or browning too much, which can make its flavor bitter.
Hot atom meze is usually noticeably spicy, though the heat varies with the peppers and how much the cook uses. For a milder bowl, use fewer peppers and add more plain strained yogurt.
Hot atom meze is topped with hot peppers cooked in butter, while haydari is a seasoned yogurt dip that is not defined by that spicy topping. Both are served as Turkish meze, but their flavors and textures differ.
Hot atom meze is usually served with cold yogurt and a warm pepper-and-butter topping. The topping is best added shortly before serving so it remains aromatic and contrasts with the cool yogurt.
Hot atom meze pairs well with grilled meats, kebabs, and a spread of other meze. Serve it in a small dish with bread or alongside milder foods that balance its spicy, rich flavor.
Yes, you can prepare the yogurt base for hot atom meze ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Cook the peppers in butter and add the topping just before serving for the best texture and aroma.
Store hot atom meze in a covered container in the refrigerator and use it within three to four days. Keep serving utensils clean, and return leftovers to the refrigerator promptly.
To make hot atom meze less spicy, reduce the amount of hot pepper in the butter topping and serve the dip with extra plain strained yogurt. Avoid stirring in more chili after tasting if the heat is already strong.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
7.2mg · 8% DV
B12
0.15µg · 6% DV
Vitamin A
47.2µg · 5% DV
B2
0.06mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Sodium
128mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
38mg · 5% DV
Calcium
47mg · 5% DV
Selenium
1.84µg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
84mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Hot atom meze is a Turkish meze of thick strained yogurt topped with hot peppers warmed in butter. It is a familiar sight on meyhane tables and at shared meals, where a little goes a long way. The peppers are often dried, then briefly heated in butter before being spooned over the cool yogurt.
Its appeal is the contrast: tangy, creamy yogurt against a rich, gently sizzling topping with a sharp kick. Serve it as part of a spread with bread for scooping, alongside other meze, or with grilled meat. It is relatively low in carbohydrates but gets much of its energy from fat, so a small portion can suit a varied table; use less butter for a lighter version.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.64g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.64g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.28g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.